Internet Censorship in Russia and China

At a recent event, Open Society Fellows Rebecca MacKinnon and Evgeny Morozov explored the changing landscape of Internet censorship. Special attention was given to the techniques employed by governments to co-opt and steer online discussions in ideologically convenient directions.

Focusing on the specific cases of Russia and China, the panelists discussed how the strategies and tools of control, manipulation, and censorship have evolved in both countries. Isabel Hilton, editor of China Dialogue and an Open Society Fellowship selection committee member, moderated the discussion.